VEGAN ON A BUDGET | yes, you can eat vegan for cheap!
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Being vegan doesn't have to cost you a lot of money! Traditionally meat was only available to people with lots of money, or for celebrations. Why then has the vegan lifestyle become associated with rich people in the US? Well, we all probably know why, but it doesn't mean that only those with money and access can eat this way. Follow my tips to help you save money while eating a balanced, nutritious, and delicious diet that helps you thrive! Links with more info and recipes below:
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Eating vegan is affordable. Even during a time when I lost my job and was receiving SNAP benefits I still ate a vegan diet and shopped at Wholefoods.
Thanks for sharing!! We weren't vegan, but my mom did the same thing when I was a little girl, shopping at a health food store on food stamps. I'm so grateful she had that access because I think it helped give me the food foundation I have today.
Same... This has become (like many others) my current reality... Adjusting to a lifestyle for the first time ever using SNAP and unemployment. I have managed to maintain it, as long as I do the homework FIRST.
@asabove wow you’re so right! That’s genius
same here I use my ebt card!
If you like shopping at wholefoods and even better if your on a budget you should try out the mobile app PICKL, it pays shoppers $5 to take pictures of products on grocery store shelves, and there's always tasks at wholefoods.
I tell my daughter all the time that it's cheaper to be vegan. One pack of $12 steak is 12 bags of lentils. You could eat 8+ meals from one bag of lentils.
OK but noones eating steak constantly. One bag of like 10 frozen sausages is like $2
@@Jordan-db2og yeah but frozen sausages are often processed and not fresh unlike steak
le lo also the nutritional benefits of sausages vs lentils...
Where are you getting a good steak for $12 though? Meat is expensive
@@Jordan-db2og maybe, but the sausage is high in fat and cholesterol and highly processed whereas the lentils will help you live a longer, healthier life when eaten with other whole plant foods. Eating plant-based can also help you feel better in the present, and help prevent future money you'd need to spend on medicine or doctors visits or heart bypasses. It's preventative care.
Alternatively, the more of us buy plant-based sausages the cheaper they'll become until they're cheaper than the meat, because the actual process is cheaper, it's only more expensive now because of how capitalism works. Meaning if enough people buy them then they can increase their production which brings the price down. Meat, dairy, & eggs also have subsidies from the government, something we're working to change so they can go to make fruits & veggies cheaper instead. So basically animal products are only artificially cheap, if we count the health cost, the environmental cost, and take away the subsidies they wouldn't be affordable anymore.
Hey guys! Hope you're staying healthy :) Sooooo, with our present situation I know it's extra hard to shop around and shop in bulk. At my local sprouts and Co-op they've closed the bulk section off. BUT at sprouts you can still buy the items pre-packed for the same price, so that's nice. We're all doing our best. If you don't feel you can implement all of these tips now, that's fine. Come back to this video and these tips once the social distancing and covid-19 crisis has passed! xoxo
SweetPotatoSoul I’ll definitely try out the Co-Op for spices. I can’t wait til farmers markets come back & we can go to them (Easy Coast gal).
Thank You so much! Please help me, i don't see a vid on beet greens. I have two bowls of beet greens. I will be waiting. Love your ideas.
Not happy that it’s prepackaged. I don’t need two pounds of lentils.
@@keetahhudson4181 I don't have a video. But I usually sauté them with garlic and sea salt. That's it! Sometimes I add a dash of apple cider vinegar at the end.
You could use them any way you would chard, collards, or spinach: in curries, soups, stir fries, etc...
Thanks!
thanks for all the tips!
Funny enough when I visited Hungary last summer I struggled finding vegan food, and some locals told me that it’s because a few decades back, vegan food was considered “poor people food” 🙊
I replied similar above. It used to be only the rich could eat meat, dairy, wild game, and other fatty foods. Coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, etc were only accessible to the very rich up until about 100 years ago. That's a conservative time estimate.
Erin Maurer so interesting right!
@@abym5048 It is. It's always interesting how the pendulum swings through history.
Yes! I get that.
@Miss Information Well, how come the US which is one of the financially better off countries in the world is also the one with one the highest obesity rates too? Maybe you are one of those who can't digest the carb and you can't handle the amount of fiber present in plants, and in that case I empathize with you: being vegan would be risky for you. I know a couple of people like that. But a lot of us are not like that, thank God!
A vegan diet is so affordable!! Love how you demonstrate that to everyone with this video! So helpful, thank you Jenné! 💚
Thank you so much!!! Hope you're doing well :)
SweetPotatoSoul Aw thank you 🥰 hope quarantine has been treating you well!
So true...I'm 80% plant-based and enjoy vegan meals. I just made latin-inspired rice & beans with avocado for dinner...inexpensive, nutrient-dense, and has a ton of flavor! I find it's the processed vegan good that's expensive. I probably spend about 30% less since becoming mostly plant-based.
@@ZenandZaatar We're coping well :)
@@ktg8670 Yes!!! That's it!
Vegan food isn’t really that expensive. dairy and quality meat are expensive! The vegan food I find expensive are the specialty items that may be nice but that you don’t really need. :)
Yes! They are treats 🙌 and they help when transitioning 🤗
Such an important message and great tips. Might I add: 1) Invest in a decent rice cooker. I use mine at least twice a day (for oatmeal, rice and lentils). If it wasn't so easy I'd probably fall back on more expensive, less healthy options. 2) Get comfortable with habits and routines. On a good week I eat the same breakfast (oatmeal with a banana) and lunch (beans and rice) every single day, and only mix up dinner a bit. Variety takes time and costs you more because you're not consolidating and bulk-buying things like grains.
People say to me "aren't you so bored eating this way?" No! I look forward to every meal, enjoy the process of cooking, value my food more, and most importantly get to enjoy good health. Keep up the great work!
I live in China, I go to the farmers market and with 60 yuan I get veggies for 2 or 3 weeks! Dry grains are also super cheap and last forever.
Am I the only one that thinks the way Jenne pronounces foods or describes makes them sound so appetizing. Her tone and pronunciation of a food or recipe makes my mouth water and I can just imagine how tasty the food or drink is 😭 Love her vividness ♥️ This video is awesome and super helpful.
She really does. I used to HATE beets, but since I started watching her videos I have been using them in my salads. She can make a glass of tap water sound like a treat.
You too sweet 😌
Yep. 👍🏼
I recently transitioned to vegetarianism and it’s sooo much cheaper. I don’t consume dairy but I do still eat eggs for protein, I’m looking to eventually transition to a completely plant based diet. While I think processed or prepackaged healthy foods can be pricey, I try to stay far away from those and I’ve found that buying nice fresh produce has been so much less of a strain on my wallet. I can literally make about 5 meals from one $3 head of cauliflower!! Thanks so much for this video; I am so excited to learn what else I can dive into and create 💙☺️
Same here, but i only eat from my chickens or small farms I'm familiar with.
OMG yes! I am so tired of hearing ppl say it’s costs more to be plant based 🤦🏽♀️ thank you
I find Beans, pasta and bread r cheap, but where I live nuts, pumpkin seeds, oranges, & blueberries r expensive. Also...organic veggies are often more expensive than some meats that I used to eat. I think it depends a lot on location.
Organic and even non organic fresh veggies r $$$. Even some other channels people cooking on a budget say veggies r a privilege and viewers agree, here u say its cheap. Yeah must be location based.
Processed vegan foods are expensive. When you eat raw and make your own homemade milk, cheese, breads and meats are cheap and easy.
Absolutely true. Which gets us back to: if you want to eat healthy, learn to cook.
But switching your diet, stopping to eat all the non-vegan meals you're used to, _and_ learning to cook ... I can understand why people are scared off.
I think that makes it all the more important to be supportive if somebody says "I'll just be vegetarian first" or "I'll just try some vegan meals each week". I've seen an awful lot of "nooo, you're a fool" reactions to that, and it's sad.
Been vegan since April 1st and I'm so darn proud of myself. 💪💪
And yes, meal prepping has been so helpful along the way. 😍💯💯 This channel has been so resourceful and I couldn't be more thankful 😍😍
You should check out pickuplimes and mina rome then as well :) good choice!! 🌱
MissLissy90 Thanks. Have already subscribed to Pick Up Limes 😍😁😁.
Have also subbed to Kate Flowers, Mad Lymburner, Naturally Stephanie to mention but a few of vegan channels.
I am proud of you tooo!!!
SweetPotatoSoul Thank you so much !
Veggie Soul 👏👏 GO YOU!!!
I agree. You can get great deals the last 5 minutes at Farmers Markets. But i try not to take advantage of those deals too much. I want to support them at cost because most of them already have amazing deals for local produce.
Good point! 🤗 if you can afford that/it’s a priority for you that’s an awesome thing to do 🙌
Just started a 30-day vegetarian challenge where I'm hoping to transition into veganism, so this video was EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks for all the tips!
Dairy and meat was considered a luxury - a luxury only the rich could afford. Plant based eating saved me a lot of money , and my skills in the kitchen advanced
Yes!!!
Four minutes in, and my laziness restricts me to hearing "go to Costco." Cutting costs takes effort; Sweet Potato Soul is a hardworking girl.
Eating whole food plantbased is the easiest way to eat and fun! I personally love it and so would everyone else. Anyone can do it 💯 remember health is wealth 💙🙏🏼
What's more bizarre is that the tables have turned. It used to be only the rich could afford meat and fatty foods. Most of the impoverished ate a plant based diet up until the last century. Ethnic groceries are amazing. Not only are the prices great, you can find a wider variety of produce, spices, and grains / beans.
Agree all your suggestions ❤ broccoli stems are absolutely delicious , carrot tops go great in breads and muffis, radish leaves makes insane pesto ... make a cupboard/fridge tour before going for grocery shopping, google recipes with what you have before buying something else. Having a freezer definitely helps 🙏
Yummy!! Thanks for sharing those ideas and tips!
Loved the editing on this video! Straightforward and with great takeaways. You go, mama 🌹
I love Lidl (north Carolina) because they have good produce and a surprisingly large amount of vegan meals, like gyoza, pizza and overstocks on certain brands like sweet earth, green giant protein bowls.
Lidl or Aldi. Here where I live it is Aldi.
Love your channel and all the informative tips and tricks!
Eye opener! Thank you so much. I've been doing most of these but the using of the veggie tops and stems are new
Really good vlog. Total agree with the shout out for Asian markets. The scraps for broth idea is brilliant.
I'm really glad that I came across this channel! Never even knew the hack about the veggie tops!
I lived in Atlanta for 16 years. You named all of the spots! I'm in California now too. I feel like I was able to get a lot more farm fresh produce in the south, especially at the State Farmers Market off I-75. I could get a whole box of ripe, organic bananas for $10, and all kinds of deals.
All kinds of deals in Atlanta! It's amazing!
Atlanta is the place to be for vegans. My friends from Wisconsin are so jealous of us and the choices we have!
Yes I love Atlanta 😊, my city has made my transition back vegan smooth, no going back 🤞🏾
New sub! Absolutely love your authentic, down to earth, healthy energy. You pay testimony to the benefits of a WFPB lifestyle. Time to start to binge on your vids.✌🏼
I loveeeee the Asian Market. They have awesome deals on produce.
Just want to let you know that I just shared this video to my Facebook page. Keep being awesome and spreading knowledge.
I need this right now! Grateful for this downtime! Focusing on nurturing my mind, body, and soul & this/your channel really helps. Thanks Jenne! YOU. ARE. THE. BEST.
Thanks for the great ideas!
Great advice. The meal planning makes a huge difference. This morning I made your low country grits. It’s one of my favorites.
Love this. Thanks for sharing.
The reason people think going vegan is expensive is because they look at the price of vegan processed food which of course is expensive and should only be consumed sparingly or occasionally.
They forget that vegan basics like dried or tinned chickpeas, lentils, rice, couscous, beans, coconut milk stuff like that is really affordable, lasts ages, and a little goes a long way. Veg/fruit prices seems to vary from country to cou try but if you buy seasonally, it is not expensive.
Sometimes people use cost as an excuse because they aren't committed to trying a vegan or plant based diet.
Too true!
I love that you shared this! Eating vegan is totally affordable! 🌱
Thanks for the tips !!!
Thanks!!! I love your energy! Keep up the good work, sis!!!
I love this video! Everyone always tells me that it's so expensive being vegan. Meat is way more expensive!
I LOVEEE the buford highway farmer's market! I can get 2 weeks of groceries easy for under $50, which is amazing for a college student budget. SO MUCH FOOD, SO MANY GREENS!!
I love your channel. I hope you’re safe during this time.Sending you love from England 💞
Love these vegan budget tip videos! I have yet to implement the veggie scraps 🙌
I love how conscious you are of the environment
great vid! love your stuff.
Shout out from Suwanee GA! Love your videos, thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks for sharing all this wonderful information! ❤️
Oh yay! She went to Sprouts for the Bulk stuff! I work at Sprouts and it’s the best for bulk stuff!!!
I love Sprouts!! Everyone who works there is so friendly 😄
SweetPotatoSoul yes I work at one in North Carolina. It’s a fabulous store! Food is amazing too. Produce is amazing too and SO delicious! The sweet potatoes and avocados are the best!!
I've been watching youre videos all day. You have actually helped me a ton. I have health issues i know would be handled properly with a major diet change. Thank you
You about to have me watching every video on your channel, this is some really good ideas... never even thought about this. Thank you 😊
Your tips are so helpful! I love your channel. 🤗
Ahhhh!!!! I have followed you since the beginning! And these hacks are awesome🥰 I am in love with the veggie broth one! I’m starting that today!👏🏽👏🏽
Love how these are so similar to tips for living sustainably!
We wanna see more budget friendly recipes! 🙌
Budgetbytes.com have the best vegan/vegetarian recipes. Highly recommend!
Yes this video is so great! Going vegan has made my grocery bill so manageable. Thanks for the extra tips :)
Thank you!! I love to hear that you've experienced those benefits too!
Very good! I’ll definitely ask the farmer for deals before they close, especially since they’re close to closing by the time I’m off from work. Thanks for the video.
Simple but very informative eating in season. Never really thought I’d that. I’m new to the vegan world and learning to shop local - I love it!
this was so helpful and informative! thank you thank youuuu
This was such a great video!! Really good points and I like your editing style :)
been doing my own dressing for awhile and she's totally on point. money saver
Thank you for sharing. I am glad that you also talk about people who live in food deserts
I am so grateful to your ideas!!!! Thank You so much💙💙💙💙You have me loving food (the great healthy food)
Thank you for your advise. Very informative. Starting vegan slowly. Need all the help I can get.
WOW! These are suchhh helpful tips honestly for a beginner! Thank youuu ❤️❤️❤️
you always make fruits and vegetables look so delicious
Thank you so much for all the information you give ❤️
Girl this was such a helpful video. Thank you!! My teen was watching with me too so you’re helping me plant some healthy seeds with him. 🤗👍🏽♥️😊 🌿🌱
I just found your channel by surfing around on youtube. All the recipes look very delicious and easy to do :) I'm sure to cook one or more of these. I also like your positive charisma. So i´m sending you all the best and a lot of love from Germany. Thank you! :)
Thank you for so much of inspiration!
Great information; you got my like and subscription! Thank you for the information!
I love these tips AND your energy!
I recently kept the tips of my beets and sat them in some shallow water in order to grow the greens. They have grown fast! I’m excited to harvest them.
your videos make me feel so happy and inspired
I love how thoughtful you are, I love this video. 😊
Helping people save money and be healthy is positively angelic! 😇
Thank you!!! I am going to keep the top of my beets and carrots now and go hit up local farmers around my area.... God Bless You!!!
Love you and your channel so much you give me so much inspiration for cooking vegan food! ❤️
These are some great tips!!🙂👏🎉 This really helped me!
Very informative video and btw, your skin in flawless.
Thank you for posting you have taught me a lot
I needed this! I recently went vegan and have been buying so many "replacement" products which are soo expensive... looking forward to trying many of these out! :)
I switched to veganism back in January and this channel has helped me so much. I just got your cookbook and I can’t wait to try all of these recipes!
Bruh you are so wonderful ❤️ your vids always give me such peaceful vibes and I love the advice given here. Never really thought to buy in season but now I’ll be researching what foods are in season and purchase those! It’s a great way to switch up what you’re cooking 💕
Thank you very much for the helpful tips and hope you are well.
Homemade veggie broth for the win! Saving so much money (and much less salt, too). Thank you for all your tips!
Yes for Suwanee! I grew up in that area. Closer to the city now though where there are more local farmer's markets, as well as international markets, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, etc.
So true, my mom is 62 and she has told me life stories that they have a lot of meat but they ate veggies mostly with a little meat.
Such a good point on the komubcha - super cheap to make at home. I'm going to try making almond butter and oat milk on your recommendation, too! Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Great video! Very helpful tips
Thank you for these amazing tips! My heart and health is calling me back to vegetarianism and who knows someday soon : vegan. Your channel is amazing.
Thank you! Love this!
I've searched for a way to eat more vegetables on a budget: I'm glad for selecting this video))
You've got such a nice attitude, you're so suave!
I want to be subscribed on your channel to see some extra vids in future!!!
w/ love from Sakha, Russia
I’m so ready for this✨💖
Just found your channel! I love how you explain things with a very positive vibes! i subscribed immediately lol :) Keep it up!!
Great video I loved it!!!
Thank you for this video! I actually realized that I spend far less money being on a plant-based diet. And most of the scraps I use for a broth or give them to my two bunnies, they are always happy about it 😁
Awesome video!
New subscriber here loved this video so helpful also love your personality explaining thinks ☺️🥰 greetings from New York
I really appreciate this video very helpful
Thank you so much for your video with very good advice 🙏
I love your channel, your genuine personality, and delicious meals. Being vegan is way cheaper than when I was an omnivore. I buy all of my spices in bulk at a local Indian market, frozen veggies and tofu at Sams Club, H Mart just opened here very cheap for Asian mushrooms, daikon, green onions, napa cabbages, etc. Yes! I use all of my veggie ends to make stocks. SUBBED!
Great tips. Thank you.